Top news developments in Karnataka on April 20, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is touring in Shivamogga district today and will address party workers. With elections barely a year away in Karnataka, all political parties are preparing the ground by evaluating and strengthening their party organisational network.
2. Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar is holding a series of departmental meetings today. Among them is launch of e-Kalyani portal to empanel private hospitals for various services.
3. Jagruta Karnataka, which is highlighting the “40% commission” corruption allegations in government works, is holding a consultative meeting at UVCE Alumni Hall, near K.R. Circle
4. Sri Sharadamba Educational Services Pvt. Ltd. is launching Smart Helping Hand, a community app. Home Minister Araga Jnanendra will inaugurate at ADA Rangamandira, J.C. Road, at 6 p.m.
5. M.S. Ramaiah Foundation is celebrating birth centenary of the late M.S. Ramaiah. Brigadier Dipendra Rawat, Group Commander, NCC North Purvanchal Area, Gorakhpur, will be the guest of honour. Brigadier M.B. Shashidhar (retd), Director, Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement, to participate. The event is at MSRF corporate office at 11 a.m.
1. A youth was shot at following an argument in a film theatre at Shiggaon in Haveri district during the screening of KGF 2.
2. Press conference by Congress leader and former Deputy Chairman of Legislative Council B.R. Patil in Kalaburagi.
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.